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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 25, 2005
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2003
Pradeep K. Das, Bethel, CT (US);
David W. Spencer, Avon, CT (US);
Ronald P. Sansone, Weston, CT (US);
Pradeep K. Das, Bethel, CT (US);
David W. Spencer, Avon, CT (US);
Ronald P. Sansone, Weston, CT (US);
Pitney Bowes Inc., Stamford, CT (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus for an envelope that includes a first portion of material, forming a first surface, a second portion of material, forming a second surface, the second portion being connected to the first portion at selected regions and a third portion of material, connected to the first portion and adapted to contact the second portion, the third portion having a flap that is removable to provide access to an aperture. The flap is fabricated from the same material as the third portion of material. A perforation located in proximity to the flap and adapted to facilitate opening of the envelope.